A driver has died and three men have been injured when their vehicle left the road and hit a tree on the Mid North Coast overnight.
Emergency services were called to Gowings Hill Road at Dondingalong, 15km south-west of Kempsey, after their sedan crashed in rain about 8.20pm yesterday (Monday 7 August 2023).
The 20-year-old driver died at the scene, while three passengers, all male and also all aged 20, sustained a range of injuries including fractures and lacerations.
All passengers were taken to Port Macquarie Hospital for treatment.
Officers from Mid North Coast Police District established a crime scene with investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash now underway.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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